Author: Dave Carter

Mr. and Mrs. Darwall are at the center of a long-disputed legal action over the right to wild camp on Dartmoor, which is currently being heard at the Supreme Court in London. The couple is challenging a Court of Appeal verdict that permitted people to wild camp on some privately owned commons in the national… Continue reading Dartmoor wild camping legal challenge goes to Supreme Court

On Monday night, sky-watchers in the UK witnessed a rare phenomenon known as Steve, a relatively new scientific discovery. While Steve appears during Northern Lights, it is fundamentally different from auroras and lasts for only a short time – about 20 minutes to an hour. Steve is unpredictable, and little is known about its formation.… Continue reading Rare Steve phenomenon and Northern Lights dazzle in UK skies

The experience of Irish Traveller children in mainstream schools in the UK is one of isolation, bullying, and discrimination, according to a report by BBC Yorkshire Investigations. Edee, a 14-year-old girl from Leeds, left her school at the age of 12 because of the difficulties she experienced from her peers not understanding her family’s culture.… Continue reading 'I'm an Irish Traveller and I'm too anxious to go to school'

Water companies in England and Wales have been ordered to repay £158m to customers through lower bills following the missing of key targets on pollution and leaks. This marks the fourth consecutive year that firms have had to compensate customers, posing questions regarding the effectiveness of the regulator. The majority of customers will see bills… Continue reading Ofwat tells water firms to cut customer bills over poor performance

Former Metropolitan Police Officer David Carrick is set to appear in court on 17 October, charged with eight sexual offences. The allegations involve two women and include five counts of indecent assault, two of rape and one of sexual assault. Hertfordshire Constabulary has also charged Carrick with one count of coercive and controlling behaviour. The… Continue reading Ex-Met PC David Carrick charged with sexual offences

With the ascension of King Charles III to the throne, the question arises of what should be done with the official portraits of the late Queen Elizabeth II. This issue led to controversy at the Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough Council after suggestions that a portrait of the Queen could end up in storage… Continue reading Elizabeth II: What have councils done with late Queen's portraits?

Endometriosis is a condition that can spread and damage multiple organs, yet in Wales, it is being seen as less urgent than other surgeries. Lara Stevens, a Cardiff endometriosis patient, says the disease is like the cancer she had as a child. Despite this, she argues that it is not being treated with the necessary… Continue reading 'Endometriosis spreads like my cancer, so why are waits so long?'

For the fourth year in a row, the Sphinx, a patch of snow believed to be the longest-lasting in the UK, has melted. The patch is hidden in one of the most isolated locations in Scotland’s Cairngorms, and has been surveyed for decades by Iain Cameron and other experts, who classify their work as “citizen… Continue reading The Sphinx: My pilgrimage to Scotland's vanishing snow patch

An exhibition of portraits showcasing the lives of homeless people is set to take place in Kent. The Beyond The Margins exhibition features work by photographer and filmmaker Jason Knott, who spent a year with clients, volunteers, and staff of the Catching Lives charity in Canterbury. Knott’s work promises to provide an “insight into the… Continue reading Canterbury: Homeless portraits form part of arts festival

The UK’s political scene continues to be the focus of media attention, with a range of stories leading today’s newspapers. The Times reports on anonymous sources claiming that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s problems go beyond the recent resignation of his adviser Sue Gray. These “systemic issues” are said to be unaddressed by the prime minister… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'The pain will never leave' and 'No 10 crisis'